FACEIT, the leading platform for online competitions in PvP multiplayer games, is delighted to announce the start of the qualifying stages for the CS:GO FACEIT League Stage 3.

Over 1500 teams from around the world will be competing for a spot in the FACEIT League’s third stage, with separate Open and Closed Qualifying rounds in Europe, America & Oceania.

The European Open Qualifiers will take place this weekend, with the first round beginning on Saturday August 29th, and the second round Sunday August 30th. The top 2 of each round will go through to the closed qualifier that will take place September 1st – 3rd, and they will be joined by four invited teams, and the bottom two teams from Stage 2.

The North American Open Qualifier is next up, with the first round taking place on September 12th, and the second round September 13th. The top two of each will proceed to the Closed Qualifiers that will take place September 14th – 15th, and they will be joined by two invited team, and the bottom two teams from Stage 2.

Finally, the Oceania Open Qualifiers are starting on September 19th – 20th. The top two from each day will be joined by two invited teams, and the bottom two teams from Stage 2, and the Closed Qualifier will take place September 21st – 22nd.

It’s going to be a great month for CS:GO esports this September, so make sure to visit the local region’s tournament page for more information and start times!

FACEIT is the premier platform for gamers to compete on their favourite games. Powered by a number of proprietary features, including its fully automated tournament management system, the FACEIT Matchmaking algorithm and the FACEIT SDK, FACEIT allows gamers to easily play tournaments and leagues and get rewarded for their efforts and skills with virtual and real life prizes.

FACEIT TV, renowned for the production and broadcasting of some of the highest quality events in gaming, offers visibility to those players that make it to the final challenges. For additional information, visit faceit.com